American College of Chest Physicians · 1 day ago
Leadership Annual Giving Manager
Glenview, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expThe American College of Chest Physicians is seeking a Leadership Annual Giving Manager to join their Philanthropy team. This role focuses on managing a portfolio of annual and leadership annual donors, cultivating relationships, and driving donor engagement to achieve fundraising goals.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of leadership annual donors and prospects, focusing on those with capacity for $1,000–$25,000+ in annual support
Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans to drive donor movement along the giving pipeline
Conduct regular outreach through calls, emails, virtual meetings, and in-person engagement at CHEST events, Annual Meeting, and other touchpoints
Solicit annual gifts and multi-year commitments aligned with CHEST’s fundraising priorities
Identify at-risk or lapsed leadership annual donors within the portfolio and partner with the Director to create targeted re-engagement or recovery strategies
Ensure portfolio donors receive timely, personalized, and meaningful stewardship, including thank-you outreach, programmatic updates, and tailored impact touchpoints
Partner with Communications to develop high-quality stewardship materials that reinforce donor impact and institutional priorities
Maintain deep familiarity with CHEST’s programs, grants, and philanthropic pillars to confidently articulate funding opportunities to donors
Log all donor interactions in the CRM in a timely and accurate manner
Use data to inform portfolio segmentation, prioritize outreach, and identify giving patterns, trends, and emerging opportunities
Run and interpret reports to monitor portfolio health, revenue progress, donor retention, and advancement toward goals
Work closely with Communications, Finance, Events, Education, and Program staff to ensure donors receive coordinated, high-quality experiences
Support donor-centered programming at the Annual Meeting, including stewardship events, donor lounges, and grantee engagement opportunities
Serve as a collaborative partner to colleagues across CHEST to promote a culture of philanthropy and integrate fundraising best practices
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of experience in fundraising, annual giving, donor engagement, or related nonprofit work
Demonstrated success in relationship management, sales, or donor-facing outreach roles
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey impact in a clear, compelling manner
Experience working with a CRM/database and using data to inform strategy
High degree of initiative, professionalism, and organizational skill, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Commitment to donor-centered practice and enthusiasm for CHEST's mission and vision
Preferred
Prior experience managing a portfolio of donors or clients
Experience with leadership annual giving programs, discovery/qualification work, or frontline solicitations
Familiarity with medical associations, healthcare philanthropy, or membership-based organizations
Benefits
Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending account
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Life/AD&D insurance
Work/life Balance: 37.5-hour work week with flexible start times
Paid Time Off
Paid parental leave
Hybrid work environment
Paid holidays
Giving and sharing: 401(k) with matching contribution from CHEST
Health club and fitness reimbursement
Employee counseling program
Reimbursement for professional memberships
Tuition Reimbursement
Office perks: Lunch & Learns
Annual Health Fair
Professional development courses
Volunteering opportunities
Annual Holiday Party
In-office “Busy Breaks”
Company
American College of Chest Physicians
American College of Chest Physicians is a non-profit organizations that prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chest diseases.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Robert Musacchio
Chief Executive Officer
Stratton Davies, CPA
CFO
Recent News
2024-03-04
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